Volunteer for the 2018 ABC7 Gibbons 5K Run and 3K Walk

Packet Pick up-Fleet Feet Sports South Loop

Volunteers are needed to distribute bib numbers & goodie bags to race participants. This volunteer position will require that the volunteer be able to stand for extended periods and lift boxes that may weigh up to 50 lbs.

Helpful Tips: If a runner cannot make it to packet pick up - a friend or family member is able to pick up race day necessities - as long as they have a copy of everyone's registration confirmation.

Saturday June 16th

Volunteers are needed to distribute bib numbers & goodie bags to race participants. This volunteer position will require that the volunteer be able to stand for extended periods and lift boxes that may weigh up to 50 lbs.

Tuesday June 19th

Volunteers are needed to distribute bib numbers & goodie bags to race participants. This volunteer position will require that the volunteer be able to stand for extended periods and lift boxes that may weigh up to 50 lbs.

Race Day- Thursday June 21th, 2018

Site Set up 12-3 pm

Aid in the preparation of the site. Setting up chairs and tables. Placing cloths on tables. Hanging banners.This volunteer position will require that the volunteer be able to stand for extended periods and lift boxes that may weigh up to 50 lbs.

Race Day Registration

Volunteers will aid with day of registrations and bib assignments. Volunteers will check in at the Volunteer tent at 3pm. They will then go thru a brief training session. Day of registration opens at 4:30. The race starts at 6:25. Once materials and the registration tent are organized this shift will be complete.

Volunteer Tent 2 Needed

Checking in Volunteers and distributing volunteer shirts. . This volunteer position will require that the volunteer be able to stand for extended periods and lift boxes that may weigh up to 50 lbs.

Heroes of Hope Tent

Providing fundraisers with their incentive prizes. Responsible for Set up of area and breaking down at completion. 3:30 to 8pm.

Kid's Tent 3:30pm until 8pm2 Needed

Aid in the set up and clean up of the Kid's Tent. Volunteers will aid the participants in arts and crafts.

Race Day Packet Pickup

Assigning and distributing bibs to runners and walkers. Providing goodie bag and T-shirts.This volunteer position will require that the volunteer be able to stand for extended periods and lift boxes that may weigh up to 50 lbs. The event area is not wheelchair friendly.

Aid Station 20 Needed

As a volunteer at the Aid Station you will help to set up cups of water & Nuun for race participants before the race. During the race you will be passing out water and Nuun; after the race you will be cleaning the area.This volunteer position will require that the volunteer be able to stand for extended periods and lift boxes that may weigh up to 50 lbs. The event area is not wheelchair friendly.

Finish Line 20 Needed

As a volunteer at the finish line you will help to set up cups of water & Nuun for race participants during the race. During the race you will be passing out water and Nuun; after the race you will be cleaning the area. This volunteer position will require that the volunteer be able to stand for extended periods and lift boxes that may weigh up to 50 lbs.

Bike Marshal 4 Needed

As a bike marshal, you will be leading a corral of race participants through the course. Before the race you will meet with our start line manager for last minute instructions - if time permits you are welcome to do a final course ride. During the race you will be leading a corral of race participants through the course ensuring everyone stays on course. After riding your corral through the finish line either ride the course backwards to meet up with the last runners to ensure everyone is staying on course and safe.

Course Marshal

You will be meeting with our course operations team – they will station you at a location on the course where you will be directing & cheering on race participants. All course marshals should be at least 18 years old.

Medical Tent Staff2 Needed

Staff medical tent for the event duration.

Gear Check 20 Needed

As a volunteer at Gear Check, you will be assisting with collecting, organizing, and returning gear to race participants before and after the race. You will be manning one or more lines of boxes. When runners come up to the tent with a bib number that corresponds to the numbers on your boxes, you will collect the gear from them. Ensure it has their gear check tab fastened to their clear bag and place it in the corresponding box.
Volunteers must remain at Gear Check for the duration of the race. Although neither RAM Racing nor volunteers are liable for lost or stolen checked property, we do our best to supervise everyone's belongings. Once participants begin returning to the tent for their gear, you must make sure their bib number matches the number on their gear check tag.

Site Clean UP10 Needed

Help in cleaning the site. Bringing trash to the receptacles. Removing any boxes from the runner food area. Help to load the trucks with the bins etc. This volunteer position will require that the volunteer be able to stand for extended periods and lift boxes that may weigh up to 50 lbs.

Aid station on Course20 Needed

Volunteers will need to check in at 5pm and get their T-shirts. They will head out on the course after and set up the aid station. Setting up involves getting cups of water and sports drink ready for runners. Runners will have a race start at 6:25 and walkers shortly after. They will hand out water as needed to runners. After all runners and walkers have come thru, they will clean up debris.

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